Best Cafes in Melbourne

Market Lane

Prahran Market, 163 Commercial Rd, Melbourne

Melbourne's most trusted single-origin roaster since 2009, Market Lane is synonymous with quality and transparency. Multiple locations including a beloved Prahran Market roastery-cafe offering free public cuppings and an excellent small food menu.

ST. ALi

12-18 Yarra Pl, South Melbourne

An entire precinct dedicated to coffee down a graffiti-daubed laneway in South Melbourne, ST. ALi is one of the city's main experimental brewers, micro-roasters, and green bean traders. A must-visit for understanding Melbourne's extraordinary coffee culture.

Seven Seeds

One of Melbourne's pioneering specialty roasters. Warehouse-style space with excellent pour-overs and serious work-from-cafe culture.

Proud Mary

World-renowned specialty roaster in Collingwood. Outstanding coffee, great food, and a welcoming space for laptop workers.

Axil Coffee Roasters

322 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, Melbourne

Founded by World Barista Champion David Makin, Axil Coffee has grown into a respected Melbourne roastery and cafe group with multiple locations. Known for approachable, well-balanced specialty coffee and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere.

Amicus Espresso

185 Pelham Street

A small cafe with a great variety of gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options

Industry Beans Melbourne

3/62 Rose St, Fitzroy, Melbourne

A coffee roaster, restaurant, and brew bar in an award-winning warehouse conversion among Fitzroy's art scene. Industry Beans offers an extraordinary range of brewing methods - espresso, Aeropress, pour over, cold-drip - alongside a full breakfast and lunch menu.

Cafe Commercio

198 Berkeley Street

A multicultural menu for an on-the-go or relaxed lunch

A Minor Place

103 Albion Street

MAPh Café

Lee's Cafe

Stagger Lee's

276 Brunswick Street